Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-21
EXAMINATION WAIVED.
This Course Pursued by Hall and
Hopkius-Othcr Cases.


The continued case of Daniel L.
Hall, charged with shooting with PTS
tel and killing Enoch Spottswood, was
called III the Police Court yesterday
morning. As foreshadowed in the
Dispatch, Mr.. Edgar Allan, counsel
for the accused, stated that they had
decided to waive examination, and the
case was certified to the Hastings Court.
The readers of this paper are familiar
with all the facts in the case.
HoPKINs's CASE.
The next important continued case
called was that of ". W. Hopkins,
charged with shooting Otis tyler,
Chris. Schneider, and James Brown
with shotgun, with intent to Kill. Mr..
Hopkins, who is quite an aged man,
has been confined to his room since
few days after the shooting, all OF the
facts connected with which have been
published. The boys were robbing his
vineyard when he shot to brighten them,
peppeiing two of them quite severely.
Mr.. Allan, counsel for the accused, said
that his client desired to waive exami-
nation, and the case was accordingly
sent on to the grand jury OF the Hust-
ings Court. If Mr.. hopkins is well
enough on Monday ne will go to the Po-
lice Court to renew his bail Ii he is
not, Justice Richardson will go to his
house.
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
John Walker, a colored ex-convlct,
was charged with being suspicious
character. lie was required to give
security FOR his good behavior, and in
default was sent to Jail. The circum-
stances under which the accused was
arrested were these Between 3 and 4
A. VI. Mr.. Thomas L. Brooks, who
lives mt 1914 Franklin street, had just
returned from his work on Belle Isle,
when his attention was called by Mrs.
Brooks to the suspicious conduct of
two negroes who were seen on the OPP
posite side of Franklin street. Very
soon they went mp to the front door of
Mrs. b. W. Joyner's store, corner of
Twentieth and Franklin streets, and at
tempted to force it open. One OF the
negroes had an iron bar and the other
had n board about two feet long. As
soon as Mr.. Brooks saw them working
Mt the door he aroused his brother Mr..
J.. J. Brooks, and the two arming
themselves-one with a shotgun and
the other with a pistol they left the
house and started across the street.
The negroes, seeing them coming,
broke and ran. The Messrs. Brooks
ordered them to stop, but no attention
was paid to the order. The gun was
snapped several times and the pistol
fired once, but 10 no effect. Shortly
Policeman Parkinson ar
rested Walker lettering around Mrs.
Joyner's, store, and a hat found in the
store was recognized as his property.
Further inquiry VIII he made into the
matter.
OTHER CASTS.
William Boles Ccolorcd), assault.
Failed to appear attachment issued
Moses Lee, Edward Watkins, Ally
Christian, and Willie holland -four col |
oled boys, trosplssing on the premises |
Of Richard Randolph and stealing |
grapes and pears. Turned over to their |
parent, Tor correction.
=. Shlnauit drunk. Fined 3 aud /
costs.
Theodore Hoschen, drunk. Required |
10 give security for twelve months IN |
The sum Of $3.50.
Robert Ti:e and George Coaghlan,
lighting IN the street. Fined each
-. - and costs.
Mary J.. Kennedy (coloreD, disor-
ioriy and lcaiir8 Amanda Brown.
Fined = and costs.
Henry Carter (colorcdD, trespass.
Fined - aud costs.
Eobut Bray lcolorcd, stealing two
pair Of shoes, the property of the Rich
rond and Danyillc Railroad Company.
Continued until Tuesday the 23d on
ccouht Of ,he sickness Of Captain
West, who is Il material witness.